Erik Sviatchenko has left Celtic for a return to Danish side FC Midtjylland.

The centre-back played only two games for Brendan Rodgers this season and was nudged further out of the picture by the January arrival of Marvin Compper for £1million from RB Leipzig.

Sviatchenko signed for the Scottish champions in 2016 and made 63 appearances. But his time at Celtic Park was troubled by injuries and he has moved back to his homeland on a loan deal for the rest of the season.

The 26-year-old said at a press conference: "I am highly motivated and hungry.